Accounts Payable Specialist
Fridley, MN Fridley, MN
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

Plunkett's Pest Control, a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist I to our Finance team in Fridley, MN. In this full-time, hourly role, you'll help keep our finances running smoothly by processing invoices, preparing payments, and keeping vendor records accurate. You'll learn from experienced members of our accounting team and play a key part in month-end close. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented, organized person who likes working with numbers and wants to grow their career in accounting.


What You'll Do

  • Process and enter invoices, making sure they're accurate, coded correctly, and approved
  • Help prepare weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks and ACH payments
  • Research and resolve invoice issues, escalating more complex items to senior staff
  • Respond to vendor questions about payments and invoices in a timely, professional way
  • Keep vendor files up to date, including collecting W-9s and other documents
  • Support bank and account reconciliations and help spot discrepancies
  • Assist with month-end close, basic journal entries, and audit requests
  • Follow company policies and internal controls while keeping financial information confidential
  • Partner with teams across the company to answer invoice, purchasing, and payment questions
  • Share ideas to improve AP processes and help test system upgrades

What You'll Need

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0-1 years of accounts payable, accounting, or general office experience (relevant coursework or internships count!)
  • Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Good organization, time management, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Willingness to learn accounting software and ERP systems
  • Preferred, but not required: an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, experience with ERP systems, and/or experience in a multi-location business

What We Offer

  • Health insurance with a $0 deductible, plus dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company-sponsored retirement program
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Career growth and continuous professional development
  • A stable, family-owned company with over 100 years of service

Our Core Four

We live by these values, and you will too:

  1. Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
  2. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
  3. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow and improve every day.
  4. Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Note: As an Accounts Payable Specialist I with Plunkett's, you will undergo a pre-employment background check upon receiving an employment offer.


Plunkett's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

Salary Description
$24 - $27 Per hour